US Bridges

SR 444 over Hushpuckena River

Good

Bolivar County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W US 61 · Structure no. 310044400600580

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
323 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 444 over Hushpuckena River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 444 over Hushpuckena River in Bolivar County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 444
CrossesHushpuckena River
Location0.6 MI W US 61
RouteState Highway 444
Coordinates34.04615, -90.74983
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 444 over Hushpuckena River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 444 over Hushpuckena River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 444 over Hushpuckena River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 444 over Hushpuckena River?

The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 444 over Hushpuckena River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.